CVE-2001-1000

CVE-2001-1000 is a low-severity vulnerability in Merit Aaa Radius Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rlmadmin RADIUS management utility in Merit AAA Server 3.8M, 5.01, and possibly other versions, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the rlmadmin.help file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1000?
rlmadmin RADIUS management utility in Merit AAA Server 3.8M, 5.01, and possibly other versions, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the rlmadmin.help file.
How severe is CVE-2001-1000?
CVE-2001-1000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1000 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1000?
CVE-2001-1000 primarily affects Merit Aaa Radius Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1000?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1000 published?
CVE-2001-1000 was published on 2001-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)